06.16.1994 PZ Minutesp. 467
MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION — PUBLIC HEARING
MAY 19, 1994 - 7:00 P. M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Gray called the Public Hearing to order at 7:05 P. M.
Commission Members present were Charles Gray, Glynn Cavasos, Bill Cromer,
Cliff Hallmark and David Conroy. Janna Brimer and Gregg Bennett were un-
able to attend.
Staff Members present were:
Ted Rowe - City Administrator
Michael Box - Director of Development and Enforcement
Allan Taylor - City' Legal Counsel
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 - To receive citizen comments regarding the request
for a zoning change of approximately 61 acres out of the D. Strickland
Survey, Abstract 1376 of Tarrant County Texas. Said zoning change re-
quest change request is from "PD" and "R -1" to "I" and "C -2 ", the appli-
cant being FWT, Inc.
Chairman Gray asked Mr. Wayne Winters, acting as agent for FWT, Inc., to
address the Commission. Mr. Winters stated that a one acre tract, which ,
is part of the 61 acres being considered for re- zoning, was purchased at
a tax sale and is possibly being reclaimed by the former owner. As a re-
sult, Mr. Winters recommended that the Public Hearing be continued at a
later date to facilitate sending notification to the former owner thereby
ensuring that proper legal notification had been served. Allan Taylor,
the City's Legal Counsel, supported the Winters' recommendation. Mr. Winters
followed with a short briefing on the subject tract of land. One citizen,
Mr. John Thompson (a neighboring property owner), voiced his support for
the requested zoning change. Bill Cromer motioned for a continuance of
this Public Hearing at a later date. David Conroy seconded the motion
and all Commission Members voted in favor. As a result of this action, the
Public Hearing will be continued during the next regularly scheduled Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission Meeting on 16 June 1994 and no further discus-
sion or action took place.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 - To receive citizen comments regarding passage of
an Amendment to Ordinance No. 40 which addresses the regulation and li-
mitation of Non - Conforming Uses as well as the discontinuance /abatement
of certain Non - Conforming Uses that pose a threat to public health, safe-
ty, welfare and the property values of the community.
Chairmen Gray opened the Hearing to citizen comments and although nine
citizens signed up to speak, only five did so. Peggy Prater, Don McCrary,
Jenny Whitley, Kenneth Reeder and Gerald Morris all spoke briefly in sup-
port of the Amendment to Ordinance No. 40. Upon completion of the citizens'
remarks, Chairman Gray closed the Public Hearing portion of the Planning
and Zoning Commission Meeting at 7:45 P. M.
ATTE APPROVED
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MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION --REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 1994
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman,Gray called the meeting to order at 7:50 P. M.
Commission Members present were Charles Gray, Glynn Cavasos, Bill Cromer,
Cliff Hallmark and David Conroy. Gregg Bennett and Janna Brimer were un-
able to attend.
Staff Members present were:
Ted Rowe - City Administrator
Michael Box - Director of Development and Enforcement
Allan Taylor - City's Legal Counsel
ITEM NO. 1 - Consideration of a request for re- zoning approximately 61
acres of FWT, Inc. property from "PD" and "R -1" to "I" and "C -2 ".
Inasmuch as this Item will be continued at a future meeting, no further
action was required.
ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration to adopt a proposed Amendment to Ordinance No.
40 which addresses the regulation /limitation of Non - Conforming Uses as
well as the discontinuance /abatement of certain uses that pose a threat,
or a variety of threats, to the community.
Mr. Allan Taylor, the City's Legal Counsel, gave the Commission a briefing
on the subject matter contained in. the Amendment and a proposed additional
paragraph which would require registration of Non - Conforming Uses. This
was followed by a David Conroy motion to approve the Ordinance No. 40
Amendment with the proposed additional paragraph. It was seconded by
Glynn Cavasos. David Conroy then motioned to amend his motion to recom-
mend that City Council devise a means by which all citizens could be no-
tified that all suspected Non - Conforming Uses should be voluntarily reg-
istered with the City. Use of the monthly Water Bill was mentioned as a
possible vehicle with which to disseminate the information. Bill Cromer
seconded the motion. The Amendment being approved, the original motion
received a unanimous "yea" vote from all Commission Members.
DISCUSSION
David Conroy made inquiry into the status of the Shady Creek East Sub -Divi-
sion and City Staff apprised the Commission of the latest developments in
that situation.
At 8:11 P. M., David Conroy motioned for adjournment. Bill Cromer seconded
the motion and all members voted in favor.
ATTEST APPROVED
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MINUTES OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 16, 1994 - 7:00 P. M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Gray called the Public Hearing to order at 7:18 p.m.
Commission Members present: Charles Gray, Glynn Cavasos and David Conroy.
Janna Brimer, Bill Cromer and Cliff Hallmark were unable to attend and
Gregg Bennett had previously resigned from the Commission.
Staff Members present:
Ted Rowe - City Administrator
Mort Wetterling - Asst. Director of Development and Enforcement
PUBLIC HEARING - Continuation of the Public Hearing from 19 May meeting
to receive citizen comments regarding a request for a Zoning change for
approximately 60 acres out of the D. Strickland Survey, Abstract 1376.of
'Tarrant County, Texas. The requested zoning change is from "PD" to "R -1 ",
the applicant being FWT, Inc. This Public Hearing had been continued be-
cause this Zoning change request had been continued from last month due
to the possibility of a former owner of a one (1) acre parcel of the prop-
erty reclaiming title to it however, confirmation had not been received
from the District Court Clerk that said previous owner had paid any of the
required fees.
Only one individual was in attendence at the hearing /meeting and that in-
dividual was called upon to speak by Chairman Gray. Mr Wayne Winters, re-
presenting FWT, Inc., gave the Commission a briefing on the original Zon-
ing change request, submitted in May 1994, as well as the improvements
and construction that had recently been completed on the property by FWT,
Inc. Mr. Winters also addressed the phenomenal growth and future plans of
the company as well as how the City can expect to benefit from it.
Upon completion of the Winters briefing, Chairman Gray closed the Public
Hearing portion of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at 7:48 p.m.
ATTEST APPROVED
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MINUTES OF -
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 16, 1994 - 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Gray called the meeting to order at 7:50 p. m.
Commission Members present: Charles Gray, Glynn Cavasos and David Conroy.
Janna Brimer, Cliff Hallmark and Bill Cromer were unable to attend and
Gregg Bennett had previously resigned from the Commission
Staff Members oresent:
Ted Rowe - City Administrator
Mort Wetterling - Asst. Director of Development and Enforcement
ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting
of 21 April 1994
David Conroy motioned to approve the minutes. Glynn Cavasos seconded the
motioned and all voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 - Approval of the minutes of regularly scheduled meeting of
19 May 1994 as well as the minutes of the Public Hearing conducted on
that date.
David Conroy motioned to approve said minutes and Glynn Cavasos seconded
the motion. All Members voted in favor.
ITEM-NO. 3 - Consideration of a request for the re- zoning of approximately
60 acres out of the D. Strickland Survey, Abstract 1376 of Tarrant County,
Texas. Requested zoning change being from "PD" and "R -1" to "I" with the
applicant being FWT, Inc.
Chairman Gray expressed concern over the image that an "I" status might
present at the City's entrance. Glynn Cavasos stated that he would be in
favor of any zoning designation that would generate business and enhance
tax revenue for the City. David Conroy stated that the original zoning change
request of "I" with a 200 foot buffer of "C -2" along both the Highway 287
and I -20 access roads appeared to be the best approach. Mr Wayne Winters
pointed out that "C -2" buildings have a masonry front requirement which
would enhance the image /appearance. Charles Gray voiced a belief that FWT,
Inc. had a greater interest in marketing the property than in it's devel-
opment and in response, Mr. Winters advised that when funds are expended
to install water, sewer and streets, a property is, in fact, being devel-
oped. David Conroy inquired as to whether or not an Overlay District
could be established for the I -20 access road property? Ted Rowe advised
that it could not be done without conducting Public Hearings. David Conroy
then motioned to send the zoning change request forward to Council with
the recommendation that the property be re -zoned "I" with a 200 foot buffer
of "C -2" District along the Highway 287 and I -20 accesses. Glynn Cavasos
seconded the motion and the Commission voted in favor by a 2 to 1 margin.
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DISCUSSION
A brief discussion followed relating to the fact that a replacement on
the Commission would be required for Gregg Bennett, who had recently
resigned his position due to other community involvement and projects.
Mr. Ralph Warner, of 626 Briar Court, was in attendence and voiced a
willingness to serve. Ted Rowe made mention of the fact that the term
of four (4) Commission Members expires in the month of June 1994 (Brimer,
Cavasos, Cromer and Gray) and that they should /would be contacted re-
garding a willingness to serve for another term. City Staff will take
that for action.
Glynn Cavasos motioned for adjournment. David Conroy seconded the motion
and after all voted in favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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APPROVED